HYDERABAD: Consulting multiple doctors has emerged as a worrying trend among those showing Covid-19 symptoms with the line of treatment varying from basic symptomatic medicines to antibiotics and tests.
Amid surge in Covid-19 cases, doctors across the city have advised people to not panic and not to consult multiple doctors at once.
“I have got cases where people have taken the booster dose and yet consulted doctors in multiple hospitals just to be sure. Some are landing up at private hospitals for monoclonal therapy after consulting multiple doctors at once. It is not required as one can simply consult a doctor who is specialised into the area of concern,” said Dr K Shankar, superintendent of Fever Hospital, Nallakunta.
From prescribing symptomatic medicines to antibiotics among series of tests, different doctors are recommending different line of treatments for Covid-19 patients resulting in massive confusion. Doctors have advised people to rather stick to a healthcare professional who is aware of your health history and can guide you in the right direction.
In many cases, doctors say that patients are panicking and landing at hospitals for not so serious conditions. Doctors have also advised against self-medication as it may lead to other complications.
